Field Sales Culinary Strategy Manager

Nestlé; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Incentive

401k Matching

Healthcare Coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Professional Solutions in the United States is seeking a Manager, Culinary Strategy – Field Sales to lead a team of field-based Corporate Chefs and drive customer engagement and culinary sales support across the United States. This role requires a strategic and forward-thinking leader who develops scalable field culinary strategies and aligns resources to high-value opportunities.

The role will establish best practices, enhance team capabilities, and create scalable processes that improve

Qualifications

• 6+ years of restaurant, foodservice, or culinary sales experience.
• 4+ years of experience in a culinary selling role with a food manufacturer, distributor, broker, or comparable organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of field-based Corporate Chefs.
• Oversee training, onboarding, and enablement programs for product knowledge and consultative selling.
• Establish and manage performance metrics, quality standards, and team goals.
• Conduct regular coaching and field engagement to strengthen culinary selling and engagement.
• Drive talent development through coaching, succession planning, and growth opportunities.
• Partner with Culinary Strategy Leadership and Regional Field Sales Leaders to guide the team.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

People Development

Executive Presence

Change Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Consultative Selling

Foodservice Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Culinary Arts Degree

Job description

Nestlé Professional Solutions in the United States is seeking a Manager, Culinary Strategy – Field Sales to lead a team of field-based Corporate Chefs and drive customer engagement and culinary sales support across the United States. This role requires a strategic and forward-thinking leader who develops scalable field culinary strategies and aligns resources to high-value opportunities.

The role will establish best practices, enhance team capabilities, and create scalable processes that improve